The Elmley Dray School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Swale
The Elmley Dray School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Elliott Park School, 18 - 20 Marina Drive, Minster-on-Sea, ME12 2DP
How it compares in Swale
That puts The Elmley Dray School among the 989 places in Swale holding top marks, 83% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 83% | ← The Elmley Dray School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Elmley Dray School none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Elmley Dray School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Minster Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| O'Meara Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Minster Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Minster Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Barton Court Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Achieve Together Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about The Elmley Dray School
What is The Elmley Dray School's food hygiene rating?
The Elmley Dray School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 13 November 2025.
Is The Elmley Dray School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Elmley Dray School last inspected?
The Elmley Dray School was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Elmley Dray School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Elmley Dray School compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and The Elmley Dray School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects The Elmley Dray School and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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